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Experts including Rape Crisis Scotland. Women’s Aid Scotland, the Royal College of Nurses and top psychologists have condemned the clause as inhumane and damaging to victims of rape.

All have refused to co-operate in implementing it.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called “disgusting”.

The petition demands the government “scrap the “rape clause” and the “family cap” on social security payments”.

The petition states:” As the “rape clause” exemption cannot be delivered in a way that does not breach women’s rights and undermine women’s equality and safety, we call on the UK Government to repeal the “family cap” measures in the Welfare Reform and Work Act 2016, including all of its exemptions.”